Sorry guys! I know I should be updating other stories right now, but if I didn't get this story out of my head, I think I was going to explode. Yes, here is another Sakura fic. Yes it is wicked awesome. Please Read and Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto
SakuraXxItachi baby. :)
Sakura is a 22 year old assassin. Captain of Anbu; she is completely devoted to Kohona. What happens when rumors of the Akatsuki wanting Naruto start to go around Kohona? What happens when Kohona's beautiful Cherry Blossom becomes the new target for the Akatsuki's insane leader Itachi Uchiha?
A young pink haired woman was walking down the street to the Hokage's office. She had a little bit of spring in her step, well at least compared to prior years before. Her name wasn't very important, but everyone knew who she was, and what she had done was important; the pink hair gave her away.
Sakura Haruno; apprentice to the Hokage; killed Sasori of the red sand; saved the Kazekage from the Akatsuki; single handedly beat Sasuke Uchiha, and forcibly dragged him back to Kohona; captain of anbu black ops. Yes, everyone knew who Sakura Haruno was.
Sakura was currently on her way to the Hokage's office to file a mission report. She had just gotten back from an assassination mission from the land of Water.
After walking five minutes Sakura made it to her destination. She walked up the long stairs to the Hokage's office, and promptly knocked on the door twice.
"Come in, Sakura," Sakura heard from behind the door. She swiftly opened the door, and was face to face with the Godaime herself. Tsunade had gotten older, and everyone knew it. She was currently seventy, but still in good fighting condition. But the only thing that was keeping her from retiring was Naruto, and his lack of responsibility.
Tsunade sat in a large comfortable chair behind a paper ridden desk. "How was the mission?" She asked her prized pupil.
"The mission was a success," Sakura stated after bowing. "I brought you back the scroll you also asked for, and a little of the Land of Water's best sake."
Tsunade smiled widely. "You always knew how to keep an old Hokage happy," Tsunade said.
Sakura nodded, and took a seat. "So, how it Naruto's training going?" Sakura asked.
"It's going okay, but I thought he would be farther along than he is currently," Tsunade said with a gloomy smile. "At the rate he's going, you're going to have to be the next Hokage."
Sakura snorted, and then giggled lightly. "Over Naruto's dead body I will be," Sakura said. This caused Tsunade to also laugh.
Tsunade stopped laughing, and gained a serious face. "What's wrong Tsunade?" Sakura asked. Tsunade was like her mother, so no formalities were needed.
"The Akatsuki are going to make their move for Naruto again soon," Tsunade said. "Even though Naruto killed their leader Pein, Itachi Uchiha is leading the attack this time."
Sakura's mouth turned into a grim line. "It seems we will never have peace in Kohona," Sakura said lightly. "Does Sasuke know that Itachi is still alive?"
Tsunade shook her head. "No, after what he told me I don't want him to know. It seems Itachi had Sasuke in a genjutsu during the whole time they were fighting... He definitely is a dangerous opponent."
"Yes, I agree Tsunade," Sakura said. "We better get everyone ready for their attack. If I was Itachi, I would attack in the morning before day light."
"I understand Sakura, but we won't know when he will attack. Do you think it's a good idea to scare the villagers before it's even necessary?" Tsunade asked.
"I don't know what it is Tsunade, but I have a feeling he will attack in the next few days..." Sakura said while standing.
"Thanks for your help, Sakura, but it'll take at least a week to get everything set in the tunnels," Tsunade said while also standing.
"I don't know if using the tunnels are sucha good idea, Tsunade. Itachi use to live here and he knows all of Kohona's hiding places. We should send them through the secret tunnel to Suna; at least there they will be safe." Sakura said before walking to the door. "It's your decision after all, but I don't know if waiting is such a good idea here Tsunade; we could be caught off guard. I'm going to keep an eye on Naruto for a while. Stay safe."
And with that Sakura left Tsunade's office.
Sakura walked down the streets of Kohona. It was currently noon, and the city was in full blossom. Merchants were trying to sell items, and people were going out to lunch; Sakura knew exactly where to find Naruto.
Ichiraku's Ramen Stand was right around the corner, and Sakura could already see the orange clothed ninja inside.
"Naruto!" Sakura yelled from outside the stand. Naruto screamed, and threw his ramen in the air; it landed promptly on the figure next to him; Sasuke Uchiha.
"Hn," Sasuke said as he glared at Naruto. "Dobe."
"I'm sorry Teme... wait! I'M NOT A DOBE!" Naruto yelled while throwing a fist in the air. Sasuke just glared at Naruto until Sakura walked into the stand.
"Stop it guys," Sakura said while waving both of her hands in the air. "This is nothing to fight over."
Sakura grabbed a napkin and lightly brushed some of the ramen off of Sasuke's head. She next ordered Naruto another bowl of ramen.
"It looks like I'm going to be helping you out Naruto," Sakura said while taking a seat next to him.
Naruto was slurping down the ramen she had just bought him, but still managed to speak. "What do ya mean, Sakura-Chan?" he asked.
"Tsunade said you needed help with training to become Hokage; since I'm free this week I thought I would help you out."
"Really Sakura-Chan?" Naruto asked. Sakura nodded her head, and Naruto caught her into a large bear hug. "Thanks!"
"No problem Naruto," Sakura said once he let go. She ruffled his hair lightly, and then smiled. "So what's this I hear about you and Hinata-Chan, Naruto?"
Once Sakura asked, Naruto turned bright red. "Wh-what do you-u mean, Sakura-Chan?" Naruto asked.
"Oh, don't lie to her dobe everyone knows," Sasuke said while crossing his arms over his chest.
Naruto turned even a brighter shade of red. "Everyone knows?" Sasuke and Sakura nodded. "THAT MEANS NEJI IS GOING TO KILL ME!!!"
"Ha ha, yeah he is dobe," Sasuke said while laughing.
Sakura gave Sasuke a funny look. "What about you Mr. Sly? Hm? I heard you and Ino were getting pretty frisky at the bar last night, and that you two left togeth-" Sakura was cut off once Sasuke put his hand over her mouth.
"Shh," Sasuke said. "The dobe doesn't know yet."
"YOU WENT HOME WITH INO?" Naruto burst out into a fit of laughter. Sakura had to join him, and soon Naruto and Sakura were both laughing at Sasuke.
"What about you Sakura?" Sasuke asked.
"What about me?" Sakura asked pointing to herself.
"Aren't you dating somebody right now?" Naruto asked. Sakura shook her head. "Seriously?"
"I don't have time for dating right now guys; I'm on missions almost every day," Sakura said to her two best friends. "It's okay though, I don't mind it."
"You aren't dating anybody?" Sasuke asked.
"No guys! I'm not, and I would like it if we changed the subject," Sakura said while crossing her arms around her chest. She glared at the two males in front of her; they shuddered.
"Fine fine, Sakura-Chan," Naruto said while standing. He threw some money down on the table, and began to walk towards the exit. "Me and the Teme are going to go out for a spar, you wanna come?"
"Yeah," Sakura said while nodding. "I don't want you two to almost kill each other... like last time."
"That was funny though, wasn't it Sakura-Chan?" Naruto asked as they started walking to the woods.
"No! I had to heal both of you, and it took so much chakra I almost passed out! How is that fun?" Sakura asked.
Naruto rubbed the back of his neck while smiling sheepishly. "He he, sorry Sakura-Chan."
"Don't worry about it Naruto; you guys have fun sparring. I think I'm going to take a nap." Sakura said while walking over to a tree. "Wake me up if you need me."
Sasuke and Naruto both nodded their heads, and went to the middle of the training field. "You know Teme, if I beat you this time, I'll be in the lead," Naruto said while making several shadow clones.
"Hm," Sasuke said while turning on his Sharingan. "We wouldn't want that to happen now, would we?"
Sasuke charged at Naruto, but a pink flash beat Sasuke to him. All of Naruto's clones were gone, and Sakura stood over Naruto; who was currently on the ground; her sword drawn.
"You really are fast, Kunoichi," a dark voice rang from the forest. Sasuke froze immediately.
A figure clad in black cloak with red clouds stepped out from an area Sakura was glaring at. The figure had long dark hair that was in a pony tail, and red eyes.
Sasuke stepped in front of Sakura and Naruto. "Itachi?"